Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

Tiger_Fanatic3 said:
Young gun winger Junior Tupou may be priority number one for the Wests Tigers following the November 1 deadline allowing players off-contract at the end of 2024 to negotiate with rivals.

Tupou is one of a host of Tigers' players off-contract at the end of next season, in a list across the competition that features more than 180 players able to negotiate.

News Corp are reporting that Tupou has been offered a two-year extension to remain a Tiger, which could ward off interest expected from the likes of the Canberra Raiders and Canterbury Bulldogs.

Tupou grew up in Canberra, playing both rugby league and rugby union during his youth though, so a deal from the nation's capital could talk.

The deal would lock Tupou in at Concord until at least the end of the 2026 season where he would have hoped to have properly cemented himself into first-grade by that time.

The 21-year-old, who was born in Auckland, has impressed during his time in first-grade, having debuted for the Tigers in 2022. He has gone on to play 26 first-grade times and be a rapid improver for the club.

Raised in Canberra, Tupou made the switch to the Tigers ahead of his first-grade debut, and his youthful age fits in with the club's recent mantra - the Tigers have made no secret of the fact they want to become known as a development club.

The report suggests Tupou has a strong relationship with new head coach Benji Marshall which could seal the deal, although no decision is expected before he returns from England, with the winger currently on tour with Tonga.

However, Canberra are in the process of making a decent offer to him.
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The kid will only get better. The potential is obvious.
 
Demps said:
If Luai leaves Penrith, do we think we're the likely destination?

I wouldn't be so sure.
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If we were to sign him Pooper has the "Tigers Overpay for Luai" story ready to roll


If Luai wants $1 million plus per season we’re tipping there’ll be a couple of clubs foolish enough to fall into paying it.

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Luai to the Tigers in 24, Garvin to the Panthers as part compensation. Just a thought of a possible outcome but the Sharks could be a real chance for Luai
 
KH1988 said:
KH1988 said:
If we were to sign him Pooper has the "Tigers Overpay for Luai" story ready to roll


If Luai wants $1 million plus per season we’re tipping there’ll be a couple of clubs foolish enough to fall into paying it.

www.foxsports.com.au

Luai is ‘not even close’ to owning big stage. He must accept Cleary reality check — Hoops

Luai is ‘not even close’ to owning big stage. He must accept Cleary reality check - Hoops
www.foxsports.com.au www.foxsports.com.au
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If we were to sign him Pooper has the "Tigers Overpay for Luai" story ready to roll


If Luai wants $1 million plus per season we’re tipping there’ll be a couple of clubs foolish enough to fall into paying it.

www.foxsports.com.au

Luai is ‘not even close’ to owning big stage. He must accept Cleary reality check — Hoops

Luai is ‘not even close’ to owning big stage. He must accept Cleary reality check - Hoops
www.foxsports.com.au www.foxsports.com.au
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Hooper's obsession with Luai is pathetic.

Anyone else think this is a bit overblown? I've watched that interview with Cleary and it looked pretty tongue in cheek to me. Penrith don't mind winding up the media.

I've come around to the idea of Luai at the Tigers. I think it would be a great move for us (as long as the $$ are reasonable).
 
Wearyfan22 said:
Hooper's obsession with Luai is pathetic.

Anyone else think this is a bit overblown? I've watched that interview with Cleary and it looked pretty tongue in cheek to me. Penrith don't mind winding up the media.

I've come around to the idea of Luai at the Tigers. I think it would be a great move for us (as long as the $$ are reasonable).
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If Luai wants $1 million plus per season we’re tipping there’ll be a couple of clubs foolish enough to fall into paying it

I never get why he always says we or we're when referring to his own opinion. Not sure if he is referring to the voices in his head when he uses plural
 
KH1988 said:
If Luai wants $1 million plus per season we’re tipping there’ll be a couple of clubs foolish enough to fall into paying it

I never get why he always says we or we're when referring to his own opinion. Not sure if he is referring to the voices in his head when he uses plural
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Luai will get 1 million.

Did these fools forget there's a shortage of halves?
They mention it weekly.

Luai has won 3 grand finals in a row & is a half.... I'm sure almost every club would sign him at $1m if they had the funds.
 
HowDugWT said:
I am sick of this signing players for the future. WE HAVE BEEN SIGNING PLAYERS FOR THE FUTURE SINCE 2011. The Tigers need NRL ready and proven players to gel this squad together. It is becoming pretty grim and we need to turn things around ASAP. I would love to see a big money big player signed in the coming days whether we see it or not I don't know fingers crossed.
I stay positive and optimistic but bit of a cash splash wouldn't hurt on a proven NRL player ....
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Yep - buy established players. Not potential.
 
Demps said:
Luai will get 1 million.

Did these fools forget there's a shortage of halves?
They mention it weekly.

Luai has won 3 grand finals in a row & is a half.... I'm sure almost every club would sign him at $1m if they had the funds.
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He has one of the best resumes out of any half to come on the market in the last 5/10 years.
We actually have the money and space to go hard after him.
He is in an area of long-term need.
We're a realistic option for him, whether it's financially, geographically or connection-wise (Api).

The cognitive dissonance in that writer's room is as impressive as it is embarrassing.
 
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